Best 10 Shrimp In Spicy Lime Sauce Recipes

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Shrimp in spicy lime sauce is a delightful dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with the vibrant flavors of zesty lime and fiery chilies. This tantalizing recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. The tender shrimp are coated in a flavorful marinade of lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a hint of chili peppers, then cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. The resulting dish is a vibrant and aromatic treat that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY LIME GRILLED SHRIMP



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Grilled shrimp with a lime base and some kick!

Provided by Kimmy K

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence®)
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)

Steps:

  • Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 632.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SHRIMP IN SPICY LIME SAUCE



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Few people I know have gone food hunting in Cambodia, so I was curious when Deb Winson, a New York-based food stylist, came back with an ecstatic report. ''Everything was so fresh and beautiful, and everything was so simple,'' she said. When I asked her to describe her favorite dish, she told me about a great preparation for shrimp cooked in lime. The ingredients were much as I expected: limes, sugar, salt, chiles and garlic, all common in Southeast Asian cooking. But the technique sounded unusual. The shrimp were not stir-fried, as you might expect, but instead were simmered in a very pungent sauce so that they took on strong flavor and still stayed juicy. This is my version.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, seafood, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

About 1/2 cup lime juice (4 to 6 limes)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grape seed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, or 3 pounds head-on shrimp, left unpeeled
Minced cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar and salt. Place oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, and turn the heat to high. A minute later, add the garlic and chile flakes and cook the garlic until it just begins to brown. Immediately add the lime juice mixture all at once, and cook until it reduces by half, or even more, 3 to 5 minutes. There should be only about 1/4 cup of liquid in the skillet, and it should be syrupy.
  • Add the shrimp, and cook over high heat. The shrimp will give off liquid of their own and begin to turn pink almost immediately. After about 2 minutes, stir contents of pan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until all the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes total. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY SHRIMP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



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This recipe comes from Jenny Rosenstrach, whose blog dedicated to family dinners, Dinner: A Love Story, became a book. Make a triple or quadruple batch, so you'll have some at the ready next time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or 1 teaspoon paprika)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chopped cilantro (optional), for serving
Lime wedges (optional), for serving
Toasted whole-wheat naan (optional), for serving
Plain yogurt (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • Combine salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to combine.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve shrimp with cilantro, lime wedges, naan, and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC LIME SHRIMP



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Our son, a restaurant owner, showed me how to make this quick shrimp and noodle dish zipped up with garlic and cayenne. I take advantage of this area's ample shrimp supply and make this special entree often. It's also tasty served over rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and parsley. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHILI'S SPICY GARLIC & LIME SHRIMP



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I have not had these shrimp at the Chili's restaurant, but have frequently made this recipe. We like to serve them as appetizers. However, they are equally as good tossed with some pasta (with or without alfredo sauce). The recipe came from Top Secret Recipes and has been a favorite at our house for quite some time.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, pressed
24 fresh large shrimp, peeled (about 1 pound)
1 lime
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices in a small bowl.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add butter to the pan.
  • When the butter is melted, stir in the pressed garlic.
  • Immediately, add the shrimp to the pan.
  • Cut the lime in half and squeeze each half into the pan over the shrimp.
  • Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over the shrimp, and give it all a good stir.
  • Saute the shrimp for 5 to 8 minutes or until they begin to brown.
  • Be sure to cook both sides of all the shrimp.

SPICY CHILE LIME SHRIMP



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Tiger shrimp are tossed in a spicy chile lime mix. Enjoy!

Provided by sk65

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cooked tiger shrimp, thawed and tails removed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated
1 lime, halved
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt to taste
⅓ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp and soy sauce together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno peppers, garlic, and ginger. Squeeze in 1/2 of the lime and mix until combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add milk slowly until batter is thin and runny.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in a frying pan. Dip shrimp in batter to lightly coat; fry in batches until golden, about 1 minute per side. Toss fried shrimp with jalapeno mixture. Squeeze remaining lime juice on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 223 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1102 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SHRIMP IN SPICY LIME SAUCE



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From Mark Bittman in The New York Times. "This recreation of a Cambodian dish may not be entirely authentic, but it is really good, a striking balance of mildly sweet and mouth-puckeringly sour. And if you start with peeled shrimp, it is also ridiculously fast. Let the lime-and-sugar mixture cook until it is syrupy; this won't take long, about three minutes, but it will guarantee that the liquid coats the shrimp nicely."

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lime

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lime juice (3 or 4 limes)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs peeled shrimp or 3 lbs head-on unpeeled shrimp
minced cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar and salt. Place oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, and turn the heat to high. A minute later, add the garlic and chili flakes and cook the garlic until it just begins to brown. Immediately add the lime juice mixture all at once, and cook until it reduces by half, or even more, 3 to 5 minutes. There should be only about 1/4 cup of liquid in the skillet, and it should be syrupy.
  • Add the shrimp, and cook over high heat. The shrimp will give off liquid of their own and begin to turn pink almost immediately. After about 2 minutes, stir contents of pan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until all the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes total. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice.

SPICY SHRIMP WITH 2 SAUCES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh red cayenne chiles, seeded
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Green Curry Sauce, recipe follows
Tomato Chutney Sauce, recipe follows
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/2 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt, drained
1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 serrano chile, seeded, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a glass baking-dish toss the shrimp with the garlic, chiles and olive oil. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 24 hours. Preheat grill or broiler and cook shrimp, brushing occasionally with marinade, for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Toast seeds and peppercorns in dry skillet. Transfer to grinder and grind. Transfer to food processor and add shallots, garlic, ginger, lime zest and juice, and lemon zest, cilantro, basil and chiles and process to a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper. At this point mixture can be stored in airtight container up to 1 week. In a bowl combine curry mixture and yogurt, lime juice. Stir.
  • In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, sugar, salt, garam masala, serrano, garlic, ginger, and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor and puree, adding oils. Puree until smooth. Season, to taste, and finish off with some lemon juice.

SHRIMP WITH ORANGE-LIME SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lime
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeño
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, undiluted
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, optional
2 shakes salt
3/4 pound cooked peeled shrimp
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Grate lime rind, and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice into a large bowl.
  • Wash, trim, seed and mince jalapeño; wash, chop cilantro. Add to bowl, with juice concentrate, pepper flakes and salt. Stir in shrimp.
  • Heat oil in nonstick pot until it is medium hot. Add shrimp and sauce, and heat, about one minute.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 964 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: For this recipe, medium or large shrimp work best. Make sure they are fresh and peeled, with the tails removed.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Make sure the sauce is well-balanced: The sauce should be a good balance of spicy, sour, and sweet. If it's too spicy, add more honey or lime juice. If it's too sour, add more honey or sugar. And if it's too sweet, add more lime juice.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp is still hot and the sauce is still fresh.

Conclusion:

This shrimp in spicy lime sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables. The spicy lime sauce is the star of the show, and it's sure to wake up your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy shrimp dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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